Paladin vs Tobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paladin

Boy #29,589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Champion knight; defender of the palace and faith"

Origin: Old French palatinus, Latin

Cultural Roots

European Medieval American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,589
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pal, Adin

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Paladin Rank #29,589
Tobby Rank #29,659

Paladin is more popular, ranked #29589 vs #29659 for Tobby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paladin ___

  • Paladin James
  • Paladin Grey
  • Paladin Stone
  • Paladin Rhys
  • Paladin Arthur

Tobby ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paladin

Avalon Roland

If you choose Tobby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paladin or Tobby more popular?

Paladin is more popular, ranked #29589 compared to Tobby at #29659 in the United States.

What do Paladin and Tobby mean?

Paladin means "Champion knight; defender of the palace and faith" (Old French palatinus, Latin origin).

Are Paladin and Tobby boy or girl names?

Paladin is primarily a boy name. Tobby is primarily a boy name.

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